Heart problem found as a teen flared in her 30s when she was pregnant
As a teenager, Claire Sprouse spent hours in the ballet studio perfecting her pliés, then performing on stage. At 16, she started having chest...
Monitoring lesser-known numbers in a blood screening can help heart health
When you get the results from a routine blood screening, some familiar terms and numbers may jump out: cholesterol levels that point to a...
Even low levels of air pollution can increase heart disease risk
A recent Finnish study has uncovered a vital link between air pollution and cardiometabolic health, showing that even low levels of air pollutants can...
Weight loss can combat diabetes and improve heart health
Once upon a time, many believed that if you had type 2 diabetes, you were stuck with it for life. However, a new study...
Beyond breathing: How COVID-19 affects your heart, brain and other organs
It's easy to be complacent about COVID-19. Most people experience only mild issues – fever and coughing, maybe congestion and shortness of breath.
But the...
50/50 cardio-strength training can lower heart disease risk, study finds
A significant study from Iowa State University, published in the European Heart Journal, has made notable advancements in understanding how different types of exercise...
New way to reduce chest pain in people with reduced blood flow to the...
A recent study led by researchers at Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has investigated the potential benefits of stent implantation...
Scientists find a new way to treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a growing global health concern. Despite efforts to control it through diet, exercise, and medication, many people still struggle with...
Lipoprotein(a): What to know about elevated levels
If you've listened to the radio or opened a webpage in the past year, you may have seen or heard ads promoting lipoprotein(a), or...
Promising therapy for heart failure patients with depression
A recent study from Cedars-Sinai has brought new hope to heart failure patients suffering from depression.
This groundbreaking research demonstrates that behavioral activation therapy is...